Friday, April 18, 2025
Canada supports climate change adaptation at COP28
At the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, COP28 is underway and major global announcements are rolling out. At the 28th Conference…
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Canadian businesses continue to join the Net-Zero Challenge
Yesterday, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated in the Canadian Climate Institute and the Net-Zero Advisory Body’s third annual pan-Canadian climate conference,…
Milestone agreement for Indigenous-led conversation in NWT
This week, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, alongside Indigenous…
Funds for projects to reduce air pollution in Quebec
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is now accepting applications for nearly $4.4 million in funding through the Environmental Damages Fund to support projects…
Indigenous Guardians initiatives now implemented in more than a quarter of First Nations across Canada
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has recently invested more than $12.8 million from the Indigenous Guardians fund to support 90 Indigenous-led conservation initiatives…
Proposed amendments announced for hazardous e-waste regulations
Electrical and electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. E-waste contains substances of concern, such as mercury,…
Canada’s Clean50: CEOs, sustainability leaders, cleantech entrepreneurs, and more
The annual Clean50 award recognizes leaders from across Canada who have done the most to advance climate action and develop climate solutions. The latest lists…
Canada’s climate policy up for scrutiny at the UN summit this week
This week, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is in New York City to participate in the United Nations General Assembly’s Climate Ambition…
Environment Minister announces new Nature Champions Network
This week, from August 22 to 26, 2023, Canada is hosting the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The…
Strengthening Canada’s climate action: NZAB welcomes new board members
The honourable Steven Guilbeault made an announcement on July 19, appointing two new members to the Net-Zero Climate Advisory Board (NZAB). Michael Bernstein, executive director,…
Canada announces $450M Green Climate Fund at MoCA7
Today, ahead of the seventh Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA7) in Brussels, Belgium, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced a $450 million…
Canada, Mexico, U.S. launch ambitious environmental agenda in B.C.
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council Members, representing Canada, Mexico and the United States, met on June 28 and 29 for the annual Council…
Canada’s cornerstone environmental law delivers right to a healthy environment
After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government, academia and First Nations,…
Consultations launched on the development of Canada’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy
At the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), Canada, along with 195 other countries, adopted the historic…
Net Zero Incentives: What you need to know about the new tax credits for Canadian cleantech
In preparation of Canada’s net zero targets as per the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, and in parallel with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United…
National Inventory Report indicates moderate progress with GHG emissions
The National Inventory Report (NIR) released today by the federal government shows that Canada’s 2021 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 8.4 per cent below 2005…
Canadians receive more support this year through climate action incentive payments
As the price on pollution rises, the Government of Canada is returning more money to families, every three months. Starting today, Canadians living in Ontario,…
Getting down to the business of net zero at GLOBE
There’s no doubt that the path to net zero will require innovation, hard work, and integrated collaboration across sectors. With that in mind, from February…
Municipal leaders connect for the future at FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference
Climate change is the challenge of our times and elected municipal officials, staff and community partners are gathering this year to lead the way. Assembling…
First annual Net-Zero Advisory Body report recommends improvements for clean energy grid
The members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body have released their first annual report, as mandated under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (CNZEAA). This report contains…
FCM announces winners of 2022 Sustainable Communities Awards
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has announced the winners of the 2022 Sustainable Community Awards. The awards honour the sustainability projects that demonstrate excellence…
Canada submits climate action progress report to UN
Canada must report regularly on climate action. A new report outlines the federal government’s actions to reduce emissions and address impacts at home and abroad.…
Ban on harmful single-use plastics now in effect
Following the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to address…
Feds invest in Indigenous-led climate solutions and stewardship
While countries from around the world are in Montreal, Quebec for the 15th United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), Canada is championing both the…